WASH Technology- Pre-launch: context-specific validation and introduction of WASH technologies for sustainable services February 20, 2013Sustainable WASH services can only be achieved if the technology used to provide services is sound enough for the specific context. Too often, however, water and sanitation services stop because the WASH technology no longer functions or is too complicated … Continue reading →
- For a lighter burden: competition for a better water container October 11, 2012The Water Channel is offering US$ 500 for the best idea for an alternative to the jerry can. The ergonomics of the jerry cans are clearly wrong, says Frank van Steenbergen. Up to 80 million women in Africa have to … Continue reading →
- Progress on TAF development and stakeholder engagement August 28, 2012Reblogged from WASHTech, THE project (2011-2013): The WASHTech project is making progress in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda. Country research teams are testing the draft Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) and various tools in selected villages for selected technologies in all … Continue reading →
- Reinventing the toilet? August 14, 2012“We need innovators and creative thinkers to solve the sanitation challenge. And technology is one part of the puzzle. In addition to improving technology, we need to reflect on what we know already, understand what sanitation options people want and … Continue reading →
- Water For People and Akvo to co-develop FLOW monitoring tool May 26, 2012In March 2012, Water for People (USA) and Akvo (Netherlands) entered an agreement to further develop FLOW, a field-level monitoring tool. Akvo will lead on product development and support while Water For People will lead in product field-testing and monitoring … Continue reading →
- Pre-launch: context-specific validation and introduction of WASH technologies for sustainable services February 20, 2013
Monthly Archives: April 2012
WASHTech Project in Burkina Faso: Assess the success factors of introducing WASH technologies by a scientific test tool
The WASHTech project in Burkina Faso is in its second year of implementation. The key activities of the current year, 2012, are to conduct a technology assessment by using the flagship tool developed in the project, “Technology Applicability Framework (TAF)” and … Continue reading
Technology selection in Uganda, Ghana and Burkina Faso reviewed
A new WASHTech report examines the current situation for the approval of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) technologies in Uganda, Ghana and Burkina Faso, including the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) of various sector stakeholders. It also assesses the need … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Cranfield University, Ghana, KNUST, NETWAS Uganda, Synthesis reports, Technology Assessment, TREND, Uganda, WSA
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WASHTech according to…. [video]
Learn more about WASHTech from this video introducing the WASHTech partners
Posted in WSA, NETWAS Uganda, KNUST, TREND, WaterAid Ghana, WaterAid Uganda, WaterAid UK, SKAT Foundation, Cranfield University, IRC, Videos
Tagged RCN Ghana
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Director of Water launches the WASHTech Ghana Project in Accra
Dr. Al-Hassan Sumani, the Director of Water at the Ministry of Water Resources Works and Housing (WD-MWRWH) formally launched the WASH Technologies (WASHTech) Ghana project on the National Level Learning Alliance platform in Accra.
Posted in Countries, Ghana, Press releases/leaflets, TREND, WASH Technologies
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WASHTech Ghana selects WASH technologies for assessment
The Water Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies (WASHTech) project Learning Alliance selected seven water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) technologies for initial investigation. The technologies selected, among others included, the STWS systems – SS filtration and Rope pump for water; the Enviroloo, … Continue reading
Posted in Countries, Ghana, Markets / marketing, Press releases/leaflets, TREND
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WASHTech Ghana project starts work
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies (WASHTech) project was introduced to a team of sector experts forming the project technical working committee. The process was led TREND, a national NGO operating in the water and sanitation sector. The project is … Continue reading
Posted in Ghana, Press releases/leaflets, TREND
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Projet Washtech Burkina: Evaluer les facteurs de succès de l’introduction des technologies d’Hygiène, d’Assainissement et d’Eau Potable (HAEP) par un outil test scientifique
Le projet WashTech au Burkina a entamé sa deuxième année de mise en œuvre. Activité maîtresse de cette année : l’évaluation des technologies grâce à l’outil « Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) » et le suivi de la documentation des changements opérés … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Technology Applicability Framework, Uncategorized, WSA
Tagged Burkina Faso
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